Cycle from Tulln to Höflein an der Donau on this easy section of the EuroVelo 6 Danube Cycle Route in Austria. The route covers 19.10 km with only 28 m of elevation gain, offering a mostly flat and relaxed ride through the Danube landscape of Lower Austria.
This stage continues east from Tulln towards Vienna, following quiet cycling routes through riverside scenery and green surroundings. With minimal climbing and a gentle elevation profile, it is suitable for touring cyclists, recreational riders and anyone exploring the Austrian section of EuroVelo 6.
The route forms part of the larger Passau to Vienna cycling journey along the Danube.
Watch the full real-world cycling video to preview the route from a cyclist’s perspective. You can also explore the interactive map and download the GPX track for use with a Garmin, cycling computer, smartphone navigation app or other compatible GPS device.
Tulln → Höflein an der Donau | EuroVelo 6 Danube Cycle Route
The cycling route from Tulln to Höflein an der Donau is a relaxed and scenic section of the EuroVelo 6 Danube Cycle Route in Austria. Covering 19.10 km with only 28 m of elevation gain, this stage offers an easy ride through the flat landscapes of Lower Austria as the route continues east towards Vienna.
With a predominantly flat elevation profile and an asphalt surface, the route is suitable for touring cyclists, recreational riders and cyclists looking for a comfortable section of the Danube Cycle Route. It can be ridden as an individual trip or as part of a longer journey along EuroVelo 6.
This section forms part of the four-day Cycling Horizon journey from Passau to Vienna, following one of Europe’s best-known long-distance cycling corridors along the Danube.
Cycling from Tulln towards Vienna
The ride starts in Tulln, an important stop on the Austrian section of the Danube Cycle Route. From here, EuroVelo 6 continues east along the Danube in the direction of Vienna.
The route follows the characteristic landscape of the Danube valley, with long flat sections, riverside scenery and dedicated cycling infrastructure. The low elevation gain makes this a straightforward stage where the focus is less on climbing and more on enjoying the surroundings and maintaining a comfortable pace.
With a total distance of 19.10 km, the route is relatively short. The recorded ride took 53 minutes and 35 seconds, making it suitable both as a standalone ride and as one section of a longer cycling day.
The route finishes at Höflein an der Donau, from where EuroVelo 6 continues towards Nußdorf and central Vienna.
An easy section of EuroVelo 6
This is an Easy Cycling Horizon route. With just 28 metres of elevation gain over 19.10 km, there are no significant climbing demands.
The asphalt surface also makes the route accessible to a wide range of bicycles. Touring bikes, trekking bikes, gravel bikes, road bikes and e-bikes can all be suitable for this section.
For cyclists travelling longer distances along the Danube, this type of terrain allows for steady progress without excessive physical demands. It can also work well for recreational cyclists who want to experience part of EuroVelo 6 without committing to a long or technically difficult ride.
Part of the Passau → Vienna cycling journey
Tulln → Höflein an der Donau is part of the final day of the Cycling Horizon Passau → Vienna journey.
The complete trip follows the Danube through Austria over four days, documenting the route from a cyclist’s perspective. This section comes near the end of that journey as the route approaches Vienna.
Rather than showing only highlights, the Cycling Horizon video documents the actual ride. This gives cyclists planning the same route an opportunity to see the cycling environment, road and path conditions, intersections, surrounding landscape and general character of the route before riding it themselves.
Watch the complete real-world cycling video
The full Tulln → Höflein an der Donau cycling video shows the route continuously from the rider’s perspective.
This can be useful when planning a cycling trip because a map alone cannot always show what a route feels like on the ground. The video provides additional visual context about the width and character of the cycling paths, surrounding terrain and the overall riding experience.
It can also simply be watched as a virtual cycling journey through the Austrian Danube landscape.
Download the Tulln → Höflein an der Donau GPX
The GPX track for Tulln → Höflein an der Donau is available for download from this page.
You can use the GPX file with compatible Garmin cycling computers, GPS devices, smartphones and cycling navigation applications. It allows you to load the recorded route onto your own device and use it as a reference when planning or riding this section of EuroVelo 6.
The interactive map on this page provides another way to examine the route before your ride. Together, the GPX track, interactive map and full cycling video provide three different views of the same journey: navigation data, geographical context and the real-world cycling experience.
Continuing towards Vienna
From Höflein an der Donau, the journey continues east along the Danube towards Nußdorf and Vienna. For cyclists following EuroVelo 6, this means the Austrian capital is getting close.
The combination of relatively short distances, minimal climbing and established cycling infrastructure makes the final approach towards Vienna an enjoyable part of the longer Danube journey.
Whether you are planning the complete Passau to Vienna cycling route, exploring EuroVelo 6 in stages or simply looking for an easy ride along the Danube, the Tulln → Höflein an der Donau section provides a straightforward and accessible cycling experience.
Use the interactive map and downloadable GPX track to plan the route, and watch the full Cycling Horizon video to see the journey from the cyclist’s perspective before heading out on the road.
